What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Medicine Finance position at Penn Medicine?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Accountant
Department: Medicine Finance
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St
Hours: Full Time
Summary:
- The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, records and general ledger; preparing and analyzing budgets; and performing basic accounting functions related to monthly financial close. This position will work under the supervision of the Accounting Manager and will support operational staff at varying management levels with general accounting and budgeting needs.
Responsibilities:
- Continually develop general office automation by using macros, functions, formulas, databases and software available to improve the processes
- On a monthly basis, handle the General Accounting responsibilities for assigned department of Neurology, including constructing the monthly financial statement package and related analyses.
- Act as departmental lead for the assigned departments in working with Operational Management team to develop operating budgets and projections.
- Provide general financial support and training for financial systems such as Lawson, Hyperion, Smart View and Essbase.
- Assist with inter-entity transfers to ensure that the transactions are being properly recorded.
- Develop analytical reports, as requested.
- Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization: Accounting/Finance
- And 1 years in Accounting and/or budget preparation experience
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
